As U.S. Troops Focus on South, Insurgency Gaining Ground in Afghan North
While British and American forces concentrate their efforts in southern Afghanistan, the once-peaceful north is fast spiralling out of control
The northern provinces -- Balkh, Kunduz, Jowzjan, Faryab, Sar-e-Pul and Baghlan -- have seen a surge in violence over the past few months, with suicide attacks, armed assaults and roadside bombs, and the insurgency appears to be gaining ground. Full Story »
Posted by Dwight Rousu
